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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.65, 875.57 and 372.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.65, 875.57 and 372.62 is: 514.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.65 : 875.57 = 372.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.65/875.57 = 372.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.65x = 875.57 × 372.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.65x = 326,248.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,248.65/634.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.06

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